1994 Nissan Maxima: fuel leak

Filed Feb 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · FL

Since I purchased vehicle back in 2007, this vehicle leaks gasoline when full tank is fueled. It creates a large puddle of fuel in the rear under the fuel neck fill pipe. It takes about 20 miles of driving for the leak to stop. I had never been made aware of this being a common problem by any service center I have taken it to. My household is safety conscious when it comes to the use of any flammable items that could pose a risk of fire when these leaks occur. I always try not to fill the tank completely but I admit sometimes I simply forget, only realizing it after the fuel station gasoline hose stops on its own. My concern has always been that while driving and is leaking, someone may throw out their window a cigarette or I may go over something that could trigger a spark, causing a fire/explosion.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Fuel system · VA

Vehicle: 1994 nissan maxima (VIN# [xxx]) every time I pump in a full tank of fuel at the gas station, the fuel begins to leak and creates a puddle of fuel underneath the car. The fuel filler tube and wheel housing is significantly corroded that has resulted in a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, it could result in a fire. Also, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash. I discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number: 95v244000, which was a recall on the 1994 nissan maxima fuel system, gasoline: storage tank: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. A mixture of mud and salt got trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing that resulted in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. This vehicle has been garaged-kept and only has 140,000 miles for a 16-year-old vehicle. On 6/18/2010, I brought the car into rosenthal nissan dealer in vienna, va for repair/replacement, but after calling nissan north america, inc., I was told that my car did not qualify for the recall and I would have to repair/replace it at my own expense (file# [xxx]). The recall was specific for the type of safety defect that I am currently experiencing on the same year and make/model vehicle, but nissan north america, inc. Refuses to heed the federal safety agency campaign id number: 95v244000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for recalls 95v244000 and 94v194000 repairs concerning wheels and the fuel filler. Consumer was charged for the labor, and the repairs on the wheels was not performed. *ak the vehicle had a fuel leak under the intake manifold. A broke vacuum line caused the vehicle to idle poorly. The vehicle's water pump was replaced.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · GA

1994 nissan maxima has a strong odor of gasoline when started in the mornings. Usually, but not always, odor goes away after 20-30 minutes of driving. This is a random problem, and appears to be worse in cooler weather but has occurred in warm weather. Strength of the odor varies day by day. The car has been checked for faulty fuel injectors, the hosing has been checked, the fuel filter changed. There are no "clean spots" indicating gas leakage on an old dirtier engine. Odor is so strong at times that the car has to be parked outside the garage at home for fear that a spark from the hot water heater will ignite the fumes. Also, fire from engine heat is a concern as is driving the car and having another motorist toss out a cigarette butt. I've been told that 95 models had a device installed in the fuel line because of this problem.

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Fuel system · WA

Vehicle blew a fuel injector . Vehicle was leaking gasoline. Vehicle is currently at the dealership.*ak when the customer started to drive, the RPM became erratic with no power on acceleration before this, check the engine light was on. There was strong smell of gas because the injector solnoid failed and burnt out the injector resulting in fuel/gas leak. The injector is defective.

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Fuel system · RI · fire

Fuel leakage at injector seals (3 places) resulted in engine compartment fire.

Filed Nov 6, 1999 · Fuel system · AL

Fuel leak @/on the rubber hose where the fuel line connects to the ejector rail. Detected leak when air temperature dropped to less than 40f and engine was started. Gasoline spot 6" dia 1/4"deep left on carport concrete. Fuel leak is on the rubber hose where the fuel line connects @ the injector rail. (left side of engine) leaks when ignition activates fuel pump and continues until hose is warmed to make flexible and seal break in hose. This gas leaks onto electrical wiring and "hot" engine parts. As this happens only on start-up with cold weather, could go unnoticed until igniting or accident.